The single-player game is not that deep or compelling and the network portion is repetitive without a lot of variation in either missions or environments.

The reputation system and the underground trade feature had the potential to work exceptionally well with the action gameplay of Miami Vice. But the short play time, confusing AI, and the lack of aim functionality when in motion makes this title only worth renting.

While somewhat repetitious, the linear design and simple control schemes will draw players along and it is not hard to work through the levels.

A decent game with a good amount of options and some challenges, but this is an arcade racer at heart with little consequences for extreme handling, other than sliding off the course and slowing down.

On one hand the controls are a testament to what can be done with the DS; on the other, they also prove that not every franchise should be wholly touch-based.

It’s fun to play for a while, though it grows old quickly, and the only real urge to keep playing is to unlock historical Playboy covers and centerfolds.

This is a rehash, and while fine, it does not stand out. There are several miscues along the way, all of which results in a turnover, speaking in basketball terms.

It’s a fun puzzler and a reasonable Wii alternative to games like Lumines, but this retail release doesn’t really do anything to justify its purchase over the WiiWare original. Only true die-hard fans of the original or Wii owners with no ability to download should pick this up in disc form.

It doesn’t offer much in terms of long lasting appeal or replayability.

A certain type of person will fall in love with this game; others will hate it completely.

Sadly, the graphics don’t even come close to the sharp visuals of the PC version--something the Xbox could have easily replicated.

Come on, it’s Need for Speed and that means a tried-and-true racing formula. While the story is a bit far-fetched, it really is no different than some previous titles in the NFS franchise. It would be nice to see the series break out and take a few chances, but what is here – from the open world to the car customization options – should provide for some entertainment for NFS fans.

The dialog is so long and drawn out that it just gets boring. Too much talking and not enough shooting!

Not the kind of game that everyone will embrace. This game is predicated on those who like the cerebral challenge of card-driven chess in a static environment. This is not a reflexive challenge.

The problem is that the missions you’ll have to complete consist almost entirely of defending this or that base, or playing escort to a group of ships. In other words you spend too much time defending and protecting and not enough time in one-on-one dogfights and full-on combat without worry of damaging friendly units.

Yes, Dead To Rights: Retribution is violent. It’s also dark, vicious and amoral, with ten levels packed with face painted thugs waiting to get killed in all manner of slow motion, blood splattering ways.

Anybody looking for a cute game that they can play with their little ones need look no further.

It is time Maxis was held accountable for a product that has more bugs than it should – and fair-sized ones at that.

The game gets some points for the innovative use of the controls, but otherwise it's somewhat predictable and sadly lacking in the "fun" department. Just an average game on what should be an un-average system.

In spite of the limited graphics and repetitive sound Space Hack is a surprisingly addictive game.

The game is rather standard for the RTS genre, not offering much in terms of innovation, but rather trading off what already exists.

The gameplay is adequate fun, but after awhile the sameness of the activities will preclude much replay from the kids. Also, for some reason, multiple users aren't supported, at least not that we could see.

The game can be addictive and enjoyable, but when you get down to the last two minutes of a tight game and are suddenly booted to your Windows desktop, or the lag is so bad that you are rendered immobile or things are happening that have no base in real physics or logic (like sliding across the court to a position the game determines you are at regardless on how often you try to move to get involved with the game), then frustration will mount.

Not a bad title, though a bit on the repetitious side. The game does have some personality and the combat can involve a bit of strategy.

If you are you die-hard Spidey fan and must have this game, do yourself a favor and buy a gamepad. For all others, avoid getting caught in this web.

The ideas are there, but they have too many issues to be considered a drawing point.

I just wished the developers could have ironed out the rough edges a bit more before releasing it, as it is, I am left unfulfilled.

A step down from the enjoyable "Chamber of Secrets."

The missions are plentiful but many of them become repetitive but it’s the jerky flight controls that will frustrate gamers the most.

The enjoyment dies out after about two or three more missions though, and the game becomes repetitive all the way up until the end.

May leave gamers feeling a bit unfulfilled because of the lack of features and game modes.

Some people will absolutely love what this game has to offer, but for the most part I think gamers will be more frustrated then thrilled.

Frantix is light on concept, lush on eye candy, but overall a simple game that will not have you playing until the wee hours but may have you picking it up when you have 10 minutes to spare.

As mediocre as a video game can get when viewed as a whole.

Merely an average game. It just doesn't have the graphical quality to compete, and there are other games with unique power-ups that would give it a run for the Cup.

At first glance, this edition looks good because of new MLB characters, and older looking kids. However, the controls and the unfair edge that the computer has makes for some frustrating play, especially for young players.

The entertainment value of Go Play Circus Star heavily relies on if you have friends and family to play with. There’s no online multiplayer to keep you playing when there’s no one to invite over. So if you have kids or siblings, Go Play Circus Star is an adequate rainy day distraction.

The game has some fine elements, but feels a little too directed at times and while pulling two diverse genres together is novel, not really enough attention was paid to either to create an experience that will draw players back time and again.

The game might look and feel right but thanks to some glitches and gameplay features that just don’t work, this is not Harry’s finest moment.

While Backyard doesn’t have anything to offer hardcore football fans, the game should peak the interests of its target market in kids.

Some will love it, and others will despise it. More likely than not, your own appreciation of this title will come down to your fanaticism regarding the genre.

Unfortunately there are problems with the control scheme (seriously who let this game ship with only d-pad controls) and a lack of a real captivating mini-game. For what is presented, this will entertain your family (kids) for several hours on end.

Pets is an impressive The Sims 2 expansion pack transferred nicely to the PSP but really long load times and its repetitive nature might not sit well with everyone even true fans.

The graphics are based on the same engine as before and thus have shown little improvement since the last iteration of the franchise. This is an expansion but not an overly long one.

This is a wholly average collection of mini-games. While a few are nicely designed and are entertaining, the majority are too simplistic and unvaried in type to be very interesting after the first few plays. A better variety of mini-games would have helped.

An average entry in the poker genre, there isn't anything new or groundbreaking here, some decent challenges sure, but I was left wanting more.

I think if you can enjoy half the songs on a game like this, you are doing well, to me, I would say I liked about one third the songs.

Rock University Presents: The Naked Brothers Band – The Video Game isn’t going to win any awards this winter, but it will win over fans of the show and a lot of the tweens who have no idea who AC/DC are or don’t understand the lyrics of Metallica.

Seems like a bit of a retread on a few of the expansion elements, but does, marginally, expand the game.

Worth a rental for certain, but only the most diehard King of Fighters fans will want to add this one to their collection.

A wonderfully visual game that is bogged down by a bad dialogue delivered with equally bad vocal acting.

Career mode steals the ball and dribbles down the floor, passes to gameplay, gameplay passes the ball to graphics, graphics dribbles the ball off its foot. That about sums it up.

I was disappointed to see the developers add the fantasy elements, which threw me a bit once I started playing. The game is still entertaining and with the map editor and online play I still feel this is a decent game.

Eragon for the GBA is a surprise for me because it kept reminding me of RPGs from the 16-Bit era. This isn't another cookie-cutter licensed game; instead the game offers a deep, albeit flawed, gameplay experience.

The problem that I had with Republic was the steep learning curve that came with the game, accompanied by a long read of the manual to get your bearings.

A nice little program that doesn’t really offer much that is new or unique, and hard-core game players will not find this a challenging outing. However younger players and LEGO fans will enjoy the simplistic entertainment value and colorful look of the game.

Very linear. You will not be able to progress until something is collected or someone is questioned.

A surprisingly entertaining game. It is a bit on the easy side.

This is a decent game that could have used a bit more innovation to really make this game top notch and stand out from all of the other platform games already available on this system.

This is not a bad game, but it doesn't make the playoffs when compared to other handheld systems. The GBA shows its age and limitations with this title.

Impressively attempts to bring the identical console experience to the Game Boy Advance and, for the most part, does an admirable job. Still, it’s clear by the unsteady framerate and choppy graphics that the GBA does have its limits and this game definitely pushes it to the max.

The problem with Bloody Roar Extreme is that it gets by on the bare minimum. The gameplay is very simple and requires no skill.

Retains the gameplay of the original that makes it enjoyable, but it just seems to be getting a little past it’s time for not only the gameplay, but the graphics as well.

As a single-player game, My Street is a bore. It won't entertain you for very long, and the story and the dialogue is really pathetic.

What Droplitz lacks in personality and originality, it makes up for in fun, addictive gameplay. Unfortunately, bit of repetition and a lack of multiplayer keep this one from dropping into must-have territory.

Devil Kings isn’t a bad game it’s just a game that doesn’t offer anything new and exciting that we have played before in another game.

Grand Ages: Rome is a decent game that doesn't try very hard to break out of the city-building mold. Instead it fits comfortably in the age old staples of the genre. The only good thing about this is the developers laid a good foundation for them to work with on the inevitable sequel, which will hopefully come up with something new and really make this game break out.

The flight controls, overall, on the keyboard were solid enough, but as I’ve stated a few times before, the game may just not be challenging enough for flight veterans.

While not exactly a training piece for Ninja Warrior, Ninja Reflex is amusing in the way it tests your hand-eye coordination. The fun is fair and the replay value is iffy.

This is a weekend rental game only.

Boring graphics and irritating load times aside, Metal Saga is a half-way decent RPG. The charm lies in the bizarre enemies and the vehicular combat.

While playing through the film’s futuristic backdrop might seem very appealing, there are a number of features, such as the first-person controls, that could have been handled a lot better.

I absolutely love the insane amount of weapons that this title includes.

A good idea gone bad by repetition. It's not hard to beat the game whether you're a kid who's just starting out or an adult who can't get enough of SpongeBob's crazy antics.

Just when you reach your breaking point the game changes up just enough to make you continue.

Recommended for children and adults who love humor, Shaun the Sheep is an appealing title that’ll hold your attention for a few weeks of your time.

I wanted to like this game so much, I thought the premise was awesome, but when it was game time, the experience left me wanting to play a better-built game.

This game is for young fans of the Naruto series, and I hardly think it could appeal to anyone else. There is a fully fleshed-out RPG experience here, though, even if it is unremarkable.

While the interface needs some work the cards are still the selling point of the game. If you’ve never played a TCG before then you might find this game a little daunting at first. While it might be rough around the edges the core experience of a TCG is still left mostly intact.

The gameplay is fine but it really needs freshening up to make it more appealing.

Black Monday has a strong story, but aspects like the timed driving missions could have easily been left out, and the game would have been stronger for it.

Very disappointing, it offers nothing new to the table, yet it has so much potential that it wants to let out, and the graphics alone prove that.

If only the developers had put more time in refining the graphics, updating some of the music, and more important of all: give players a complete roster. Sadly all we are left with is a seemly half baked product with lots of potential.

Adds some cool new gameplay features, like the ability to hot-swap between the four turtles. However, the biggest glaring problems in the first game (weak AI, bland levels and repetitive gameplay) rear their ugly heads this time around, as well.

I like it, but I don't love it, and a part of me is really getting tired of it. The series needs to do something else – something new – if it wants to flourish.

G.I. Joe is very iffy at times, but it is a decent game that will grow on you.

Even though the combat is fairly effective this game remains way too straightforward and monotonous for the average gamer.

While NBA Live 07 is a generally decent sports game with near-average replayability, it doesn’t “capture” anything. You’ll be amused but not engrossed. It’s an update to last year’s game, not a sequel.

The core gameplay for each level in the game is boring, repetitive and lacking imagination.

It doesn't raise the bar for online cooperative gameplay and even the basic character movements made me shutter.

A half-baked game that only die-hard fans of the Matrix will truly appreciate.

There must have been another reason for the delay, because the game is not much different from the Xbox 360 version.

The car customization and track designs are the biggest attraction for Hot Wheels gamers. The controls and lack of depth, compared to other racing games, will disappoint rabid racing fans.

The average graphics and sound weigh down Starship Troopers. The ability to fight swarms of enemies is entertaining at first, but it can be a problem at times. Losing because the enemies attacked faster than you can kill them or because you looked the wrong direction for a second and a half can be frustrating.

The story line is interesting but it’s not something that you haven’t seen in a horror film already. Obscure will be more than enough for gamers looking for their next scare, but will leave other gamers looking for more.

There are glitches in the graphics and an AI that goes from passive to cutthroat in a hurry. If you are looking for a racing game, there are better ones on the market. If you are looking for a game that has charm and some RPG elements, this may be worth a look.

Younger gamers out there will definitely have a good time and won’t find themselves getting stuck or frustrated too often. Unfortunately, the older and more experienced younger gamer out there may find this title to be somewhat dull overall.

Only a select few will be repeatedly occupied by Shrek the Third's search-based gameplay. The rest of you will beat it once and may never have the desire to return.